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Kuwaiti On Trial For Kidnapping And Assaulting 9-Year-Old Syrian Child

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KUWAIT CITY, July 8 : The Criminal Court on Monday adjourned the case of a citizen accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a nine-year-old Syrian in Maidan Hawally on the morning of the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. The verdict will be announced on July 14. The trial session witnessed a moving plea by Attorney Alaa Al-Saeedi — the victim’s representative, as she demanded the maximum penalty be imposed on the accused under Article 180 of the Penal Code; which stipulates the death penalty for anyone who kidnaps a person using force, threat or deception with the intent to rape or compel the latter to engage in prostitution.

Al-Saeedi revealed that the accused is a habitual offender and has a criminal record dating back to 2003, including kidnapping and assault on minors under the age of 18. She explained that the crime occurred while the child was on his way to perform Eid prayers; indicating the perpetrator lured him to his apartment, beat him, sexually assaulted him, and then left him on the street. She confirmed that the forensic evidence report proved that the child was assaulted, which strengthened the proof of the crime. She then stressed the need not to be lenient with the accused, reiterating that he has a criminal record.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud

Al-Seyassah/Arab times Staff 

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Drunk Asian Expats To Be Deported And Denied Re-Entry

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KUWAIT CITY, July 12: Personnel from Al Waha Police Station have referred two expatriates to the  Deportation Center after confirming they had consumed locally brewed alcohol, and they were completely drunk and unable to stand or walk. Both individuals, who hold Domestic Visa (Article 20) residency permits, will be added to the blacklist of individuals banned from re-entering Kuwait.

According to a security source, a Kuwaiti citizen reported the incident to the Ministry of Interior after noticing the two men sitting across from his residence for an extended period at a late hour. Upon approaching them to inquire about their presence, he found them in a highly disoriented and intoxicated state. Although they attempted to flee, they were unable to walk, let alone run.

Public Security officers responded to the report and dispatched a patrol unit to the scene. The two expatriates were apprehended and later admitted to consuming locally produced liquor.

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Expat Woman Dies Three Days After Hit-and-Run Incident In Jahra

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KUWAIT CITY, July 12: An expatriate woman has died at Jahra Hospital, 72 hours after being admitted with serious injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident. She had suffered multiple fractures and wounds.

According to a security source, the Ministry of Interior’s operations room received a notification from Jahra Hospital confirming the woman’s death. The case, initially registered as a hit-and-run with injuries under file number 126/2025, has now been reclassified as a hit-and-run resulting in death following instructions from the station investigator.

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Kuwaiti Denies Intent to Burn Victim in Boat Dispute

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KUWAIT CITY, July 12: Hawally detectives have referred a case involving alleged threats and attempted arson to the Public Prosecution after both parties maintained their conflicting accounts during the investigation.

According to case details, classified as a misdemeanor, a Kuwaiti citizen born in 1989 filed a complaint on May 27, accusing another Kuwaiti citizen, born in 1970, of attempting to set him and a boat on fire. The plaintiff claimed the defendant poured gasoline on the boat—and on him—before trying to ignite it.

However, during questioning, the defendant admitted to pouring gasoline but denied any intent to harm. He stated that his purpose was merely to clean the boat, not to set it ablaze.

A security source noted that the detectives’ report supported the defendant’s version of events, concluding there was no clear evidence of intent to burn the victim or the vessel.

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